services

You are unique.
And so is your work.

So your online presence should feel unique, too – not like a pre-packaged product bought off a shelf.

Whether you’re a biotech start-up, a rock band on the rise, a debut author, an established law firm, or a small non-profit, your website is your face to the world, and reflects who you are and where you’re headed.

I’m passionate about helping writers, artists, musicians, and other creative individuals showcase and promote their work. I also love working with start-ups, academics, non-profits, and small businesses.

With over twenty years of professional design experience, I know how important it is to take the time to carefully consider each client’s aesthetics and sensibilities. I offer both print and web design services, and will work with you from concept through completion.

Styles range from elegant to artsy, classic to sleek, corporate to cutting edge, but no matter what the style, all work incorporates my meticulous attention to detail and love of typography. I do not work from cookie cutter templates, and I’m always on the lookout for cool new features I can incorporate into my clients’ sites, including page animations, filterable galleries, media carousels, social media feeds, and more.

I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients as unique individuals, and using design to help convey your sensibility. I look forward to hearing from you!

the Process

Our design process starts with a phone consultation. We’ll discuss content, functionality, and style. Once I’m sure I understand what you’re aiming for, I’ll gather your materials, set up your design(s), and refine it with you. And then I’ll set it into motion!

the details

There are an awful lot of web platforms these days – my job as your designer is to help you find the most appropriate and economical solution for your needs. When I build your site, I consider your aesthetics, objectives and long-term goals. Then I make the design feel wholly yours… and make sure it’s clean, elegant, and beautifully functional. Once your site is up and running, I’m happy to hand you the reins – or stick around to help you maintain it. I also design print and online collateral – including brochures, info sheets, rack cards, business cards, and other marketing and educational material – for clients of all kinds!

website design for authors!

Congratulations!
You’ve sold your book! Now what?

When my debut novel came out in 2018, it was an exhilarating time – but suddenly I found myself unsure of all I needed to do. The pre-pub and publishing process can feel exciting, overwhelming, and anxiety-provoking all at once. But creating an eye-catching online presence is one area where I can help.

As an author myself, I am intimately familiar with the online needs of authors. I offer New Author web design packages at reasonable prices, and can help you with the things you need to get up and running:

  • a custom-designed website that uniquely reflects you and the style of your book
  • matching bookmarks 
  • matching event postcards
  • web banners and graphics for social media that showcase all those blurbs you worked so hard to get!
  • site maintenance and updates at a reasonable rate (if you want my help!)
Just as great writing is much more than words on a page, so great design is much more than the technical ability to put up a website – it’s all in the details. I look forward to working with you.
 

Already have a website?

No problem! Lots of authors contact me when their second (or third, or fourth…) books are coming out. I’m more than happy to help you redesign your website to accommodate your growing needs, and I’m always available to provide site maintenance and updates for my clients. I’ve helped many debut clients transition into seasoned authors, with two, three, four books, or more!

Take a look at my Author Website Gallery, or read more Client Testimonials from the many authors I’ve worked with!

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View the rest of my Portfolio,
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Read Testimonials from the many authors I’ve worked with!

latest projects

about me

why i LOVE being a designer

Mira T. Lee In retrospect, it makes perfect sense. As a child, I would hold beauty pageants for my 64-pack of crayons (cornflower blue always won), or sort a deck of playing cards into aesthetically pleasing order (jack of spades was my favorite, I liked its asymmetry). I loved the shapes of letters, the way they sat on a page and created negative space. I noticed how certain juxtaposition of colors made me feel happy. Or sad. I thought everyone saw the world that way.

I believe my diverse background and wide range of interests help make me a better designer.

My background is in science. I studied biology at Stanford University, and then again at MIT. I consider myself logical, rational, practical. But I also write (mostly fiction), play music, make art, dance, and appreciate all things creative. As a designer, I get to use both sides of my brain, while also getting to know people who do fascinating things. Which feels like the best of everything.

art

I started drawing “LoveBubble” art when I was in college. Originally, these were marker drawings, an excuse to color. Years later, I branched out to painting with acrylics. I love playing with color, and enjoy the slow pace and attention to detail that painting requires. There’s no “Undo” button, you have to own your mistakes! I’ve worked with sculptors, illustrators, photographers, lighting designers, landscape architects, and more. 

I love helping visual artists of all kinds showcase their work.

Dance

I discovered salsa dancing during a trip to Costa Rica, and quickly became addicted to the combination of movement and music. I’ve danced bachata, merengue, and Argentinian tango, too. I love how dance uses the body to translate emotions into something visual and beautiful.

writing

New York Times Modern LoveAs a working writer, I have a deep appreciation for the power of language. My novelEverything Here Is Beautiful, was published by Viking/Penguin in 2018, and named a Best Fiction title by the American Bookseller’s Association, Amazon, O Magazine, and Goodreads, among others. My short stories and essays have appeared in publications such as the New York Times, Tin House, the Southern Review, Missouri Review, and Harvard Review, and twice received special mention for the Pushcart Prize.

I understand the importance of clear, concise communication, and can help my clients craft messages, write content, and edit, too.

For my fellow authors, I offer debut website packages, site redesigns, as well as bookmark and banner design. View my author website at: miratlee.com.

Music

DrumsI grew up playing classical piano, but fell in love with the drums in my early 20s. For the next decade, I spent several hours a day holed up in a dark, dingy room in a rehearsal warehouse in Charlestown. I practiced, I jammed, I gigged with bands in Boston and New York, everything from roots/rock to folk/pop to an all-Asian female jazz quartet. As a designer, I’ve worked with many, many musicians over the years.

I enjoy helping musicians translate the vibe of their music into something visual and unique.

And NOW…

I have two kids now. Being a parent has given me new perspectives, too. I understand how busy we all are, how precious time is, how important it is to be organized. I bring these values with me as I work with my clients.

And I hope I bring joy, too – an appreciation for the small moments of beauty in our everyday lives.

I’m grateful to be able to do all the things that I do, and I look forward to learning about you!

testimonials

“When I realized I needed a website, I thought, I’m smart… I can figure out how to do it myself. But, no, I couldn’t. There’s a reason why web designers exist, and thank goodness I found Mira T. Lee, who created a beautiful, professional, functional website that knocked my socks off. I really can’t recommend Mira highly enough, my website is better than I could have hoped for!”
—Lisa Bailey, author of Clay and Bones

“Mira T. Lee is a creative genius. She took the vibrant, bold design of my book cover and used it to infuse the motif of my debut author site. Not only is the site breathtakingly beautiful, but it’s easy to navigate and functionally flawless. If you want a great user experience and a site you’ll be proud to show off, consider Mira for your next project!”
—Nancy Johnson, author of The Kindest Lie

“Mira designed the author website of my dreams. It’s as if she saw exactly what was inside my head. She is a consummate professional, her charges are very reasonable, and she’s efficient and responsive. What’s more, she’s been helping me maintain my website for over a year. I couldn’t be happier with her work.”
—Anjali Enjeti, author of The Parted Earth

“Mira married artistry, creativity, and magical intuition about what I needed for my website makeover. She’s patient, fun, and most of all has a spot-on eye for style and design. My website now fuses form with function, provides intuitive use for the visitor, and I’m able to update myself!”
—Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Fashion Orphans

“Mira was an absolute pleasure to work with. Because she has extensive experience creating websites, she understands what works and what doesn’t. Since she too is a writer—and a very good one—she anticipates an author’s needs before they arise, and when it comes to the work itself, she is topnotch. She works quickly and effectively, and truly aims to create websites that match exactly what each author is looking for. I couldn’t be happier with my new website.”
—Kyle Semmel, literary translator and author

“Mira T. Lee’s re-imagining of my web site created a vibrant new look while remaining a breeze to navigate. She is one of the few designers to whom I knew I could give full artistic rein, knowing the result would exceed all expectations. Highly recommended for accuracy, artistry, economy, and courtesy – a rare combination. Bravo, Mira!”
—Janice Weber, author of The Secret Lives of Eva Hathaway

“Mira was an absolute dream to work with… professional, prompt and delivered what she promised. The website she designed for me is so user friendly and I know it will be an integral part of my author brand and presence in the writing community. I will be recommending Mira to all my friends and anyone else who needs web and graphic design services!”
—Wanda Morris, author of All Her Little Secrets

“When I knew I wanted to redesign my website, I spent a lot of time looking at other author sites. And I noticed that the ones I loved most all were designed by Mira T. Lee. It was so easy to work with Mira! As a fellow author herself, she understood exactly what I needed without me having to explain and she didn’t try to pressure me to get things I wouldn’t use. I’m completely in love with the finished product and get so many compliments on it. It’s also easy for me to update thanks to the very detailed instructions she gave me. I recommend her to everyone.”
—Kellye Garrett, author of Like A Sister

“By selecting Mira T. Lee, I gained a thought-partner, designer, and guide to produce my dream website. Mira was thorough yet creative and she offered options tailored to my specific needs. My only regret is that I did not find her sooner!”  
—Elle Marr, author of The Missing Sister

“Mira T. Lee is not only a fabulous author, but she has the unique ability to create websites that reflect the personality of her clients. She is skilled, intuitive, efficient, easy to work with, and extraordinarily creative.”
—Anna M. Quinn, author of The Night Child

“Mira was such a breeze to work with. Not only did she take all my ideas and implement them into a sleek, beautiful website, she was able to do it quickly, efficiently, and with little to no hassle. Professional, efficient and helpful, I’ll 100% be using Mira for any other projects I have and telling all my author friends about her!”
—Kosoko Jackson, author of Yesterday Is History

“Working with Mira T. Lee was an absolute delight. She helped me shape my rather vague ideas into a clear vision then used that to design a stunning website. She is remarkably creative and talented and I am so grateful for her kindness, patience, and responsiveness throughout the entire process.  I could not recommend her any more highly.”
—Ben Berman, author of Then Again

“Mira took all the stress out of website design and made the whole process enjoyable and exciting. Because Mira is also an author, she understands how to strike the right balance between functionality and creativity to reflect your brand. I highly recommend her website design, development and ongoing support services!”
—Vanessa Lillie, author of Little Voices

“Mira responded immediately to my request for information, answered all my questions, and was able to do the work right away and efficiently. Best of all, Mira’s work is amazing. I feel so lucky to have found her. My website was completely transformed. It looks creative and professional, just the image I want to project.”
—Nancy Kilgore, author of Wild Mountain

“Years ago, when I first saw Mira’s personal website for her gorgeous book, Everything Here is Beautiful, I knew I would seek her help when it came time to build my own. Mira used the bright colors and images from my book cover to make my site a beautiful extension of my novel. She is a writer herself, which I think makes all the difference—she knows that as writers we’re not just looking for a landing page to sell copies, but a place of connection for our readers. I recommend her to everyone.”
—Diane Zinna, author of The All-Night Sun

“I have waited years to make a website, but because I’m so particular, I kept putting it off. A friend suggested Mira and I couldn’t be happier! I can’t praise Mira enough, she designed the website of my dreams — it was as if she knew me! I’d recommend her to  anyone looking for a beautifully designed site created for the needs of the individual.”
—Liz Lurie, jewelry designer

“Mira is everything I hoped for in a website designer: talented, creative, efficient, communicative, with reasonable rates. Mira took my concept and sprinted with it. She created exactly what I was hoping for, even though I didn’t know exactly what I was looking for! My advice to anyone fortunate enough to work with Mira: Give her your concept and allow her to work her magic!”
—Richard Lyntton, author of North Korea Deception

“THANK YOU!!! I love my website!! I’m obsessed! I’ll be telling all my author peeps about your work!”
—Jen Waite, author of Survival Instincts

“Mira took my existing website and completely transformed it, turning it into an entirely new site that wove together my book covers with my writing aesthetic. Mira is not just creative, she is responsive and helpful and an all-around delight to work with!”
Lori Ostlund, author of After the Parade

“Mira knew exactly how to organize my multi-book site and make it come alive. She’s creative and focused and understands book marketing as well as design.”
—Kelly Simmons, author of Not My Boy

“Mira designed a beautiful website to support my debut. She first helped me with transitioning from my previous website, choosing which content to migrate, and with layouts and colors. I also needed a more professional and polished space to feature press and upcoming events and she created just that. It takes a huge amount of time to prepare for publishing and promoting a book and I trusted Mira’s work to represent me online.”
—Sejal Shah, author of This Is One Way To Dance

“I heard great things from fellow authors regarding the talents of Mira T. Lee, so I checked out some of her websites… they were all unique, functional, reflected the authors and their books, and a downright pleasure to look at. For my debut novel, Mira created a website far better than I even envisioned. She has excellent communication skills, contacting me just at the right moments, and always with great suggestions. I highly recommend working with her!”
—Tracey Enerson Wood, author of The Engineer’s Wife

“I love the author website Mira T. Lee made for me when I launched my new book! Taking my cover as her starting point, she created a clean, functional, handsome, easy to update site with just a touch of whimsy. An author herself, she is the perfect author’s web designer.”
—Christina Thompson, author of Sea People

“I am thrilled with the excellent service provided by Mira T. Lee. Mira’s creativity, flexibility and responsiveness made redesigning my author website a true pleasure. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
—Heather Frimmer, author of Bedside Manners

“Mira did a fabulous job in designing my website.  She listened carefully when I expressed my preferences and was able to transform my vision into a creative, vibrant website that perfectly met my needs.  She is easy to work with and responsive to even the most minor requests.  All in all, an excellent experience!”
—Paulette Woolf, writer

“I’ve long admired Mira’s design work, and I was thrilled when I learned that she would be willing to overhaul and replace my aging site. Because I was “between books,” and working to retrieve some rights, I didn’t want to use any specific cover art as my background. A (beautiful) writer herself, Mira understood that I’d need to brainstorm and play with options. When I finally realized I wanted my new site to feel like a “space” where readers might visit me, Mira was ready to create exactly what I imagined. It was such a delight to work with Mira, and I love my new site!”
—Kate Whouley, author of Cottage For Sale

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